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Underground Educational Tourist Route in the Old Uranium Mine in Kletno



The beginnings of mining in the Snieznik Massif can be traced back to the mid 14th century. Since that time, there have been mining operations conducted periodically in the Klesnica Valley for iron ore, silver, fluorite, copper, uranium and marble has been mined.

 


FEATURES, ORIGINS, VALUES AND LEGAL PROTECTION
In 1947, Soviet experts began searching for uranium ore in Poland and in the years between 1948 and 1953 built the mine “Kopaliny” whose excavations were about 37km long. The decreasing amount of uranium that was being extracted led to the closure of the mine and the deposits being declared as exhausted. In the years between 1953 and 1958 the operation to extract fluorite was conducted at the mine, which is used as a flux in industry. In 2002, after two years of adaptive work, the uppermost sections of the excavation were released for viewing by the public. The tourist trail is routed through Exploration Adit No. 18, where all deposits of uranium ore have been removed. This ensures the complete safety of visitors from radiation. The route can be visited safely to admire the magnificent deposits of numerous minerals along its walls such as fluorite, amethyst, hematite, magnetite, quartz, and chrysocolla as well as the prepared exhibits.

TOUR ORGANISER
Underground Educational Tourist Route in the Old Uranium Mine in Kletno Sp. of o o
Ul Lokietka 5
59-300 Lubin
Information and reservations:
mobile +48 601 889 243
Between 09.00 and 17.00
e-mail: kontakt@kletno.pl
www.kletno.pl

ACCESSIBILITY OF FACILITIES BY VISITORS
The adit is open throughout the year:
Between 09.00 and 17.00
NOTE! Adit closed on 1st November
Length of the route is around 200m.
Tour takes about 35 minutes.
The temperature inside is about 7° C and humidity is about 90%.
The route is electrically illuminated.
The adit is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Guided tours in groups of up to 20 people.
We recommend comfortable, athletic shoes and warm clothing in the summer.
Due to the great interest in the Adit, it is advisable to book in advance.
The route is completely safe with regard to radiation levels.

 

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Provinsen: DOLNOŚLĄSKIE
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